| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.45 | 9.575% | $7.0676 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 5.235% | $179.7098 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.36 | 13.482% | $237.5859 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.59 | 13.384% | $250.1138 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.92 | 7.463% | $168.6309 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 6.868% | $140.9055 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.97 | 6.452% | $7.4197 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.91 | $991.4332 | $991.44 | $991.40 | $991.40 | |